On the Ground

By: Global NGO Executive Committee
  • Summary

  • Welcome to ON THE GROUND. A new podcast that, in each episode, showcases one amazing organization that is on the ground, doing the critical social good work needed to help the world achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. On the Ground is produced by the Global NGO Executive Committee. We at GNEC offer our services to more than 1,500 UN-vetted global NGOs, which are on the frontlines of tackling the most pressing issues of our time
    2022
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Episodes
  • Episode 22-- Discover the Olof Palme Peace Foundation International
    Nov 14 2024

    Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dassa Diarra, the acting director and United Nations main representative from the Olaf Palm Peace Foundation International (OPPFI).

    We delve into the foundation's mission of empowering women and children around the world, tackling issues of abuse and providing a pathway to inner peace.

    Discover how OPPFI is making a global impact through cooperation, empowerment, and tolerance, and learn about the foundation's history, successes, and challenges along the way.

    Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on creating change from the ground up and redefining peace and tolerance in today's world.

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    43 mins
  • On the Ground Episode 21--Hackathon 2024
    Nov 8 2024

    Discover the GNEC Hackathon, a contest to offer technology solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn how you can participate

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    16 mins
  • On the Ground Episode 20: Civil Society and the UN Summit of the Future
    Oct 23 2024

    This ‘On the Ground’ podcast episode explores insights from the Summit of the Future, an initiative by the United Nations to reform global governance and implement sustainable development goals.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The Summit of the Future aimed to address pathways for reforming the UN Charter and achieving sustainable development goals but faced critique for insufficient grassroots involvement.

    • Despite challenges in civil society representation, there were notable documents adopted, like the Pact of the Future and the Global Digital Compact, aiming at equitable internet access and consideration for future generations.

    Resources:

    Global NGO Executive Committee Website: GNEC

    World Yoga Community: https://www.worldyogacommunity.org

    League of Women Voters: https://www.lwv.org

    Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues: https://www.spssi.org

    International Federation on Aging: https://www.ifa.ngo

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    44 mins

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